New Year's Eve around the world

December 31, 2014 5:42 AM

Colorful bursts of fireworks explode along the 605-foot height of the Space Needle during the "T-Mobile New YearÕs Eve at the Needle" event Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Seattle, Washington. The show lasted eight minutes in total and was set to a musical score. less

Colorful bursts of fireworks explode along the 605-foot height of the Space Needle during the "T-Mobile New YearÕs Eve at the Needle" event Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Seattle, Washington. The show lasted eight ... more

A view of the 2015 New Years Eve fireworks show from inside Chihuly Garden and Glass.

A view of the 2015 New Years Eve fireworks show from inside Chihuly Garden and Glass.

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Colorful bursts of fireworks explode along the 605-foot height of the Space Needle during the "T-Mobile New YearÕs Eve at the Needle" event Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Seattle, Washington. The show lasted eight minutes in total and was set to a musical score. less

Colorful bursts of fireworks explode along the 605-foot height of the Space Needle during the "T-Mobile New YearÕs Eve at the Needle" event Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Seattle, Washington. The show lasted eight ... more

Fireworks erupt after midnight in Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebration, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New York. Thousands braved the cold to watch the annual ball drop and ring in the new year.

Fireworks erupt after midnight in Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebration, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New York. Thousands braved the cold to watch the annual ball drop and ring in the new year.

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Revelers enjoy confetti in Times Square after midnight during New Year's Eve festivities in New York, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Revelers enjoy confetti in Times Square after midnight during New Year's Eve festivities in New York, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

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Taylor Swift performs at New Year's Eve 2015 at Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City.

Taylor Swift performs at New Year's Eve 2015 at Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City.

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (C) along with others starts the count down for the ball drop during New Year's Eve celebrations in New York on December 31, 2014.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (C) along with others starts the count down for the ball drop during New Year's Eve celebrations in New York on December 31, 2014.

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Clean up begins after New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square on January 1, 2015 in New York City. An estimated one million people from around the world are expected to pack Times Square to ring in 2015.

Clean up begins after New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square on January 1, 2015 in New York City. An estimated one million people from around the world are expected to pack Times Square to ring in 2015.

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Fireworks explode at Bloemgracht during New Year celebrations in the center of Amsterdam, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Margriet Faber)

Fireworks explode at Bloemgracht during New Year celebrations in the center of Amsterdam, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Margriet Faber)

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A wave crashes on two girls hugging as they usher in the new year, while fireworks explode over Copacabana beach, during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) less

A wave crashes on two girls hugging as they usher in the new year, while fireworks explode over Copacabana beach, during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Felipe ... more

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People watch fireworks exploding over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

People watch fireworks exploding over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Hundreds of people gather to see the fireworks display and celebrate the New Year at Castle Square in Warsaw, Poland, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.

Hundreds of people gather to see the fireworks display and celebrate the New Year at Castle Square in Warsaw, Poland, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.

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A general view of the Arc de Triomphe during the New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Elysees on December 31, 2014 in Paris, France.

A general view of the Arc de Triomphe during the New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Elysees on December 31, 2014 in Paris, France.

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Several members of the Rodriguez Osorio family stand next to a slow roasted pig that is being cooked over a charcoal fire for the New Year's Eve dinner, at sunset in Campo Florido, east of Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. The dish known as "Cerdo en Pua" or pig on a stick, is a New Year's Eve tradition and delicacy that most Cuban families enjoy during the last night of the year. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) less

Several members of the Rodriguez Osorio family stand next to a slow roasted pig that is being cooked over a charcoal fire for the New Year's Eve dinner, at sunset in Campo Florido, east of Havana, Cuba, ... more

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People gathered on the roof tops of houses to celebrate the new year 2015 in the central district of Prenzlauer Berg in Berlin, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.

People gathered on the roof tops of houses to celebrate the new year 2015 in the central district of Prenzlauer Berg in Berlin, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.

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Fireworks explode over the Archaeological Museum building in Skopje, Macedonia, during the New Year celebrations early Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.

Fireworks explode over the Archaeological Museum building in Skopje, Macedonia, during the New Year celebrations early Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.

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Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. For the first time thousands of people have bought tickets to stand on the banks of the River Thames near Parliament to celebrate the start of 2015. less

Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. For the first time thousands of people have bought tickets to stand on the banks of the River Thames ... more

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Fireworks explode over the Victoria Harbor as celebrating the 2015 new year in Hong Kong, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Fireworks explode over the Victoria Harbor as celebrating the 2015 new year in Hong Kong, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

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Lance Heppar and his daughter Shania Heppar from Washington, DC join in as revelers celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. An estimated one million people from around the world are expected to pack Times Square to ring in 2015. less

Lance Heppar and his daughter Shania Heppar from Washington, DC join in as revelers celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. An estimated one million people from around ... more

Armed officers keep watch over the crowds during New York City's annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the New York Army and Air National Guard will have an increased presence during this New Year's Eve, conducting extra security missions throughout New York City. less

Armed officers keep watch over the crowds during New York City's annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the New York Army ... more

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People wait eagerly as revelers celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. An estimated one million people from around the world are expected to pack Times Square to ring in 2015. less

People wait eagerly as revelers celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. An estimated one million people from around the world are expected to pack Times Square to ring in ... more

Tourists Teru Udaka, left, and Yuko Yamakata, wearing 2015 glasses, join other friends from Osaka, Japan to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square hours before the start of the celebration in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. less

Tourists Teru Udaka, left, and Yuko Yamakata, wearing 2015 glasses, join other friends from Osaka, Japan to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square hours before the start of the celebration in New York, ... more

Argentine tourists Melissa Lombardero, left, and Lucia Lombardero, right, share a blanket with friend Estafano del Rio to keep warm as temperatures fell while waiting for New Years Eve festivities to begin in Times Square in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. less

Argentine tourists Melissa Lombardero, left, and Lucia Lombardero, right, share a blanket with friend Estafano del Rio to keep warm as temperatures fell while waiting for New Years Eve festivities to begin in ... more

Chinese folk artists dressed in costume drama performances during the New Year's Eve count down to 2015 during a New Year's eve countdown event to promote the city's 2022 Winter Olympic bid at Olympic Park on December 31, 2014 in Beijing, China. less

Chinese folk artists dressed in costume drama performances during the New Year's Eve count down to 2015 during a New Year's eve countdown event to promote the city's 2022 Winter Olympic bid at Olympic Park on ... more

Chinese folk artists dressed in costume drama wait to take part in a New Year's Eve count down to 2015 during a New Year's eve countdown event to promote the city's 2022 Winter Olympic bid at Olympic Park on December 31, 2014 in Beijing, China. less

Chinese folk artists dressed in costume drama wait to take part in a New Year's Eve count down to 2015 during a New Year's eve countdown event to promote the city's 2022 Winter Olympic bid at Olympic Park on ... more

People gather at the Sydney Opera House to welcome in the new year on New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

People gather at the Sydney Opera House to welcome in the new year on New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

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Firework display from the top of the Sky Tower to welcome the New Year on January 1, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Firework display from the top of the Sky Tower to welcome the New Year on January 1, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Fireworks explode off the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the midnight fireworks display on New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

Fireworks explode off the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the midnight fireworks display on New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

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Fireworks explode over the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. Thousands of people crammed into Lady Macquaries Chair to watch the annual fireworks show. less

Fireworks explode over the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. Thousands of people crammed into Lady Macquaries Chair to watch ... more

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South Koreans gather during the welcoming ceremony of the New Year at Imjingak peace park in the border city of Paju near the Demilitarized zone dividing the two Koreas on January 1, 2015. In a New Year's message, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye called on the military to maintain its readiness, saying robust security is a must to lay the groundwork for potential unification with North Korea. less

South Koreans gather during the welcoming ceremony of the New Year at Imjingak peace park in the border city of Paju near the Demilitarized zone dividing the two Koreas on January 1, 2015. In a New Year's ... more

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People gather along Sydney Harbour to welcome in the New Year on New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

People gather along Sydney Harbour to welcome in the New Year on New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

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Masks are displayed for sale for the New Year's Eve celebration on a street in Quito, Ecuador, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. The masks are sold to revelers as they ready for the night's celebrations while men dressed as women, partake In the “Viudas del año Viejo” or Old Year's Widows tradition, in which they go around city streets where they dance and sing for drivers and in exchange they receive a couple of coins for their troubles. (AP Photo/Ana Maria Buitron) less

Masks are displayed for sale for the New Year's Eve celebration on a street in Quito, Ecuador, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. The masks are sold to revelers as they ready for the night's celebrations while men ... more

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People release balloons to celebrate the New Year during an annual countdown ceremony in Tokyo on January 1, 2015. Some 2,000 guests of the Prince Park Tower Tokyo released the balloons in the air, carrying with their new year wishes. less

People release balloons to celebrate the New Year during an annual countdown ceremony in Tokyo on January 1, 2015. Some 2,000 guests of the Prince Park Tower Tokyo released the balloons in the air, carrying ... more

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South Korean participants strike a huge traditional bell to welcome the New Year at Imjingak peace park in the border city of Paju near the Demilitarized zone dividing the two Koreas on January 1, 2015. In a New Year's message, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye called on the military to maintain its readiness, saying robust security is a must to lay the groundwork for potential unification with North Korea. less

South Korean participants strike a huge traditional bell to welcome the New Year at Imjingak peace park in the border city of Paju near the Demilitarized zone dividing the two Koreas on January 1, 2015. In a ... more

South Koreans gather during the welcoming ceremony of the New Year at Imjingak peace park in the border city of Paju near the Demilitarized zone dividing the two Koreas on December 31, 2014. In a New Year's message, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye called on the military to maintain its readiness, saying robust security is a must to lay the groundwork for potential unification with North Korea. less

South Koreans gather during the welcoming ceremony of the New Year at Imjingak peace park in the border city of Paju near the Demilitarized zone dividing the two Koreas on December 31, 2014. In a New Year's ... more

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People gather along Sydney Harbour to welcome in the new year on New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

People gather along Sydney Harbour to welcome in the new year on New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour on December 31, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

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A group of tourists writes new year greetings on snow on the eve of New Year at Kongdoori tourist resort on December 31, 2014 in Gulmarg 60 km (37 miles) North of Srinagar, India.

A group of tourists writes new year greetings on snow on the eve of New Year at Kongdoori tourist resort on December 31, 2014 in Gulmarg 60 km (37 miles) North of Srinagar, India.

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A sea lion paints a Chinese character for "sheep" in calligraphy as part of a New Year's Day attraction at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 31, 2014. The event, marking the forthcoming Chinese lunar calendar "Year of the Sheep", is part of the aquarium's New Year's attractions until February 1. The actually 2015 lunar new year will begin on February 19. less

A sea lion paints a Chinese character for "sheep" in calligraphy as part of a New Year's Day attraction at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo on December 31, 2014. The event, ... more

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Colorful bursts of fireworks explode along the 605-foot height of the Space Needle during the "T-Mobile New YearÕs Eve at the Needle" event Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Seattle, Washington. The show lasted eight minutes in total and was set to a musical score. less

Colorful bursts of fireworks explode along the 605-foot height of the Space Needle during the "T-Mobile New YearÕs Eve at the Needle" event Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Seattle, Washington. The show lasted eight ... more